Barefoot heights on the Celtics

[nickagneta]

Leon is still a helluva better player then BBD even if he's shorter.

i dont know, i think this is overrated...they're very close.

When they're both at their best, Baby is a good complementary player who'll score points off of broken plays or double teams (on KG) whereas Powe at HIS best is a reliable scoring option and can score a lot in little time, which I don't think Big Baby has the capability of doing, ever. But that's just me.

Agree to disagree, I think Baby might actually be better, especially defensively. I know Powe is a fan favorite and all, but he has regressed this season and because he had a good game in the finals hes overrated

Agree. And let's not forget Baby can play inside or out now that he's hitting that 18 footer semi-regularly. When people start runing out at him to stop that shot once they know he can make it Baby has some decent quickness and dribbling aility for a man his size. His offense definitely has a lot more upside than Powe's.

[Chris]

Leon is still a helluva better player then BBD even if he's shorter.

i dont know, i think this is overrated...they're very close.

When they're both at their best, Baby is a good complementary player who'll score points off of broken plays or double teams (on KG) whereas Powe at HIS best is a reliable scoring option and can score a lot in little time, which I don't think Big Baby has the capability of doing, ever. But that's just me.

I think this is absolutely true.  But you are missing the other half of the court.  Davis is very much superior to Powe defensively...mainly because Powe is constantly missing his rotations that lead to layups.

[TatteredOnMySleeve]

Leon is still a helluva better player then BBD even if he's shorter.

i dont know, i think this is overrated...they're very close.

When they're both at their best, Baby is a good complementary player who'll score points off of broken plays or double teams (on KG) whereas Powe at HIS best is a reliable scoring option and can score a lot in little time, which I don't think Big Baby has the capability of doing, ever. But that's just me.

I think this is absolutely true.  But you are missing the other half of the court.  Davis is very much superior to Powe defensively...mainly because Powe is constantly missing his rotations that lead to layups.

There are things BBD does better on the offensive end as well...Like Pass, set screens and knock down jumpshots...while leon is becoming one dimensional and a black hole...and would the guy please finish instead of trying to get fouled

[Brickowski]

Height alone means nothing.  What matters is standing reach.  Powe has very long arms.

Perkins also has very long arms, which is one reason why he's a good shot blocker even though he's not a great leaper.

BBD does not have long arms. While is a more skilled all-around player than Powe, BBD has still not learned how to upfake, absorb contact and finish at the rim.  He has to learn to shoot when the defender is on the way down, not on the way up.

[JPMmiles]

I had the opportunity to sit a few rows from the court two nights ago (sucks they lost) and Rondo, who always seemed a lot taller than House, is really only about Eddie's height. 5'11.75" was House's barefoot height coming out of college. Rondo's about that, or mayyybee a smidge taller. Maybe an even 6 foot.

I actually met Rondo in person.  Level floor, face to face.  We're the same height, or maybe he's a half-inch shorter.  I'm a solid 6'2", which I believe is his listing.  No BS there.

It doesn't really matter though.  Pierce started off listed at 6'6".  He was 6'7" last year and the start of this year.  Now he's back to 6'6".  Whatever.

[Chief]

I'd say KG is 7'2". I've seen him standing next to POB and Kg is taller. And I think POB is a legit 7'.

[TradeProposalDude]

I had the opportunity to sit a few rows from the court two nights ago (sucks they lost) and Rondo, who always seemed a lot taller than House, is really only about Eddie's height. 5'11.75" was House's barefoot height coming out of college. Rondo's about that, or mayyybee a smidge taller. Maybe an even 6 foot.

I actually met Rondo in person.  Level floor, face to face.  We're the same height, or maybe he's a half-inch shorter.  I'm a solid 6'2", which I believe is his listing.  No BS there.

It doesn't really matter though.  Pierce started off listed at 6'6".  He was 6'7" last year and the start of this year.  Now he's back to 6'6".  Whatever.

No sale. I used to think he was closer to 6'2" at one point as well, and he's definitely not that tall. Are you sure you're talking without shoes? The discussion is barefoot heights. The man's no taller than 6'0".

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Here's a picture of Rondo standing next to Seimone Augustus, a WNBA player, who's listed at 6'0". If Rondo's taller, it's only by like a 1/4 inch, if even that.

[TradeProposalDude]

I'd say KG is 7'2". I've seen him standing next to POB and Kg is taller. And I think POB is a legit 7'.

POB is 6'11" barefoot, according to the combine listing.

KG's stated on many occassions that he's 6'11.75." Mike Olowokandi, who's also 6'11.75" barefoot, says KG is 7 feet. Who but a guy that height would know better? That does sound about right anyway. I don't think he's anywhere near 7'2", though 7'0" sounds accurate for KG.

[Toine43]

I'd say KG is 7'2". I've seen him standing next to POB and Kg is taller. And I think POB is a legit 7'.

POB is 6'11" barefoot, according to the combine listing.

KG's stated on many occassions that he's 6'11.75." Mike Olowokandi, who's also 6'11.75" barefoot, says KG is 7 feet. Who but a guy that height would know better? That does sound about right anyway. I don't think he's anywhere near 7'2", though 7'0" sounds accurate for KG.

If KG was known as a 7-footer, his accomplishments would be looked at differently than they are now. A 7-footer who shoots mainly jumpers has a different ring to it than a 6-11 guy who shoots jumpers.

[TradeProposalDude]

If KG was known as a 7-footer, his accomplishments would be looked at differently than they are now. A 7-footer who shoots mainly jumpers has a different ring to it than a 6-11 guy who shoots jumpers.

Exactly it's all in how you word it. KG doesn't want to be remembered as a soft 7 footer who chose to take jumpers instead of drive to the rim. Being "under" 7 foot and playing the way he does instead gives him labels like "versatile" and "an overall player" who can ALSO do traditional big man things.

[xmuscularghandix]

Leon is still a helluva better player then BBD even if he's shorter.

i dont know, i think this is overrated...they're very close.

When they're both at their best, Baby is a good complementary player who'll score points off of broken plays or double teams (on KG) whereas Powe at HIS best is a reliable scoring option and can score a lot in little time, which I don't think Big Baby has the capability of doing, ever. But that's just me.

Hell even though I like Leon more, i've grown used to having them as a bundle pack.

Sort of like matching bookends.

I know, we can give them a nickname. Like Big Baby Powe. Or the UPCs (Undersized Powerful Celtics). Leon Davis? Babeon??

the UPC's that it right there.